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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.37 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.37 and 109.72 is: 151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.37 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.37 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.37 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 30,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.76/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.41

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